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Eric Idle

Eric Idle

36 movies on Netflix

Biography

Eric Idle is an English actor, comedian, and screenwriter who was a member of Monty Python and the parody band the Rutles. Born in South Shields in 1943, he studied English at Cambridge and joined the Footlights. He reached stardom in the 1970s co-creating and acting in the Python sketch series Flying Circus and its films Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), Life of Brian (1979), and The Meaning of Life (1983). Known for wordplay and musical numbers, he composed and performed many Python songs, including Always Look on the Bright Side of Life. He created Rutland Weekend Television, hosted Saturday Night Live four times, and appeared in National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985), The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988), Nuns on the Run (1990), Casper (1995), and Shrek the Third (2007). He made his Broadway debut with Spamalot, his adaptation of Holy Grail, which won the Tony Award for Best Musical and a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album.

83years old

Turns 84 on March 29in 162 days

  • Born South Shields
  • Star sign: AriesThe sign runs March 21 to April 19

Movie Career

Films
36
Career span
52 years1966 to 2018

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  1. A first

    Idle arrived at Cambridge a year after Graham Chapman and John Cleese. In 1965 he took over as Footlights President, and he was the first person in that role to let women join the club.

  2. Early training

    Tim Brooke-Taylor, who led the Cambridge University Footlights Club, and Bill Oddie, one of its members, invited Idle to join while he was at Pembroke.

  3. Behind the camera

    Idle wrote and directed a Rutles comeback in 2008, a live show called Rutlemania! that marked the 30th anniversary. A Beatles tribute band performed it in Los Angeles and New York City.

  4. Beyond film

    In 1987 Idle appeared with the English National Opera as Ko-Ko, the Lord High Executioner, in the Gilbert and Sullivan opera The Mikado. Thames Television taped a performance, and A&E later released it on DVD.

Eric Idle movies on Netflix

Best known for

The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.

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  1. Monty Python and the Holy Grail1975 Adventure, Comedy, Fantasyas Dead Collector / Peasant 1 / Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir Launcelot / First Swamp Castle Guard / Concorde / Roger the Shrubber / Brother Maynard

    IMDb rating 8.1608K votes

  2. Life of Brian1979 Comedyas Mr. Cheeky / Stan aka Loretta / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee

    IMDb rating 8.0436K votes

  3. The Meaning of Life1983as Gunther / Fish #3 / 'Meaning of Life' Singer / Mr. Moore / Mrs. Blackitt / Watson / Blackitt / Atkinson / Perkins / Victim #3 / Front End / Mrs. Hendy / Man in Pink / Noël Coward / Gaston / Angela

    IMDb rating 7.5131K votes

  4. Casper1995as Paul 'Dibbs' Plutzker

    IMDb rating 6.2161K votes

  5. Shrek the Third2007as Merlinvoice

    IMDb rating 6.1365K votes

  6. The Adventures of Baron Munchausen1988as Desmond / Berthold

    IMDb rating 7.160K votes

  7. National Lampoon's European Vacation1985as The Bike Rider

    IMDb rating 6.276K votes

  8. And Now for Something Completely Different1971as Prosecutor / Marriage Counselor / Arthur Nudge / Self-defence student #4 (interested in pointed sticks) / 'Hell's Grannies' analyst / Arthur Wilson / Arthur Wilson Two / Nightclub Emcee / Linkman / First General / Restaurant Manager / Lingerie Shop Owner / Accountant #1 (falling past the window) / Fairy Godmother / Rita Fairbanks / Simon Zinc Trumpet Harris / Mountie / Lady With Cookbook

    IMDb rating 7.533K votes

Most often with

Terry Jones directed five of these films, Terry Gilliam three and Ian MacNaughton two. Two actors appear in eleven of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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John Cleese, 11 films togetherSee the 11 films with John CleeseMichael Palin, 11 films togetherSee the 11 films with Michael PalinTerry Jones, 9 films togetherSee the 9 films with Terry JonesTerry Gilliam, 8 films togetherSee the 8 films with Terry GilliamCarol Cleveland, 7 films togetherSee the 7 films with Carol ClevelandGraham Chapman, 7 films togetherSee the 7 films with Graham ChapmanTerry JonesDirector, 5 filmsSee the 5 films by Terry JonesTerry GilliamDirector, 3 filmsSee the 3 films by Terry GilliamIan MacNaughtonDirector, 2 filmsSee the 2 films by Ian MacNaughton

Films together

  • John Cleese11 films together, 1971 to 2015
    John Cleese's page
    • Absolutely Anything2015IMDb rating 6.0Idle as Salubrious GatvoiceCleese as Chief Alienvoice
    • Monty Python Live (Mostly)2014IMDb rating 7.6Idle as Spanish Guitarist / First Yorkshireman / Noël Coward / Michelangelo / First Bruce / Graham aka Hamrag Yatlerot / Himself / First Poofy Judge / Arthur Nudge / Chris / Man in Pink / Mr. BunCleese as Llama lecturer / Second Yorkshireman / Armless Officer / Pope Julius II / Vocational Guidance Counsellor / Officer Praline / Himself / Pepperpot / Second Penguin on Telly Pepperpot / Albatross Seller / Miss Anne Elk / Mr. Barnard / Eric Praline
    • Shrek the Third2007IMDb rating 6.1Idle as MerlinvoiceCleese as Kingvoice
    • Mr. Toad's Wild Ride1996IMDb rating 6.3Idle as RatCleese as Mr Toad's Lawyer
    • Splitting Heirs1993IMDb rating 5.5Idle as Tommy Butterfly Rainbow Peace PatelCleese as Raoul P. Shadgrind
    • The Meaning of Life1983IMDb rating 7.5Idle as Gunther / Fish #3 / 'Meaning of Life' Singer / Mr. Moore / Mrs. Blackitt / Watson / Blackitt / Atkinson / Perkins / Victim #3 / Front End / Mrs. Hendy / Man in Pink / Noël Coward / Gaston / AngelaCleese as Fish #2 / Dr. Spencer / Humphrey Williams / Sturridge / Ainsworth / Waiter / Eric's Assistant / Maître D' / Grim Reaper
    • Yellowbeard1983IMDb rating 5.9Idle as Commander ClementCleese as Blind Pew
    • Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl1982IMDb rating 7.8Idle as MichelangeloCleese as First Barbter
    • Life of Brian1979IMDb rating 8.0Idle as Mr. Cheeky / Stan aka Loretta / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer CrucifeeCleese as Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
    • Monty Python and the Holy Grail1975IMDb rating 8.1Idle as Dead Collector / Peasant 1 / Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir Launcelot / First Swamp Castle Guard / Concorde / Roger the Shrubber / Brother MaynardCleese as Second Swallow-Savvy Guard / The Black Knight / Peasant 3 / Sir Lancelot the Brave / Taunting French Guard / Tim the Enchanter
    • And Now for Something Completely Different1971IMDb rating 7.5Idle as Prosecutor / Marriage Counselor / Arthur Nudge / Self-defence student #4 (interested in pointed sticks) / 'Hell's Grannies' analyst / Arthur Wilson / Arthur Wilson Two / Nightclub Emcee / Linkman / First General / Restaurant Manager / Lingerie Shop Owner / Accountant #1 (falling past the window) / Fairy Godmother / Rita Fairbanks / Simon Zinc Trumpet Harris / Mountie / Lady With CookbookCleese as Announcer / Hungarian Citizen / self - Defence Teacher / Sir George Head / Policeman / Interviewer / Mr. Praline / Second General / Christopher Columbus / Mungo the Cook / Bank Robber / Accountant #2 (falling past the window) / Vocational Guidance Counselor / Vivian Smith Smythe Smith / Mountie / Town Guild Lady
  • Michael Palin11 films together, 1966 to 2015
    Michael Palin's page
    • Absolutely Anything2015IMDb rating 6.0Idle as Salubrious GatvoicePalin as Kindly Alienvoice
    • Monty Python Live (Mostly)2014IMDb rating 7.6Idle as Spanish Guitarist / First Yorkshireman / Noël Coward / Michelangelo / First Bruce / Graham aka Hamrag Yatlerot / Himself / First Poofy Judge / Arthur Nudge / Chris / Man in Pink / Mr. BunPalin as Spanish Man / Fourth Yorkshireman / Harry Blackitt / Mr. Anchovy / Lumberjack / Third Bruce / Interviewer / Himself / Pepperpot / TV Host / Second Poofy Judge / Nobby / Cardinal Ximenez / Argument Customer / Pet Shop Emplyee
    • Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)2010IMDb rating 7.1Idle as Baritonish / Stan / Loretta / Bob Dylan / BenPalin as Mrs. Betty Palin / Julius Caesar / Bevis
    • Mr. Toad's Wild Ride1996IMDb rating 6.3Idle as RatPalin as The Sun
    • The Meaning of Life1983IMDb rating 7.5Idle as Gunther / Fish #3 / 'Meaning of Life' Singer / Mr. Moore / Mrs. Blackitt / Watson / Blackitt / Atkinson / Perkins / Victim #3 / Front End / Mrs. Hendy / Man in Pink / Noël Coward / Gaston / AngelaPalin as Window Washer / Harry / Fish #5 / Mr. Pycroft / Dad / Narrator #1 / Chaplain / Carter / Spadger / Regimental Sergeant Major / Pakenham-Walsh / Rear End / Female TV Presenter / Mr. Marvin Hendy / Governor / Leaf Son / Debbie Katzenberg
    • Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl1982IMDb rating 7.8Idle as MichelangeloPalin as Polinski
    • Life of Brian1979IMDb rating 8.0Idle as Mr. Cheeky / Stan aka Loretta / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer CrucifeePalin as Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
    • The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash1978IMDb rating 7.3Idle as Dirk McQuicklyPalin as Eric Manchester
    • Monty Python and the Holy Grail1975IMDb rating 8.1Idle as Dead Collector / Peasant 1 / Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir Launcelot / First Swamp Castle Guard / Concorde / Roger the Shrubber / Brother MaynardPalin as First Swallow-Savvy Guard / Dennis / Peasant 2 / Right Head / Sir Galahad the Pure / Narrator / King of Swamp Castle / Brother Maynard's Brother / Leader of The Knights Who Say NI!
    • And Now for Something Completely Different1971IMDb rating 7.5Idle as Prosecutor / Marriage Counselor / Arthur Nudge / Self-defence student #4 (interested in pointed sticks) / 'Hell's Grannies' analyst / Arthur Wilson / Arthur Wilson Two / Nightclub Emcee / Linkman / First General / Restaurant Manager / Lingerie Shop Owner / Accountant #1 (falling past the window) / Fairy Godmother / Rita Fairbanks / Simon Zinc Trumpet Harris / Mountie / Lady With CookbookPalin as Gumby / Man with tape recorder / Phrasebook Author / Arthur Pewtey / Second self - defence student / Second Tenant / Lost His Wallet / Shrill Petrol Announcer / Milkman / Ernest Scribbler / Pet shop employee / Lumberjack / Headwaiter Gilberto / Herbert Anchovy / Blackmail Presenter / Gervais Brookhamster / Town Guild Lady
    • Isadora Duncan, the Biggest Dancer in the World1966IMDb rating 7.2Idle as Jazz Band ChauffeurPalin as Jazz Band Undertaker
  • Terry Jones9 films together, 1971 to 2015
    Terry Jones's page
    • Absolutely Anything2015IMDb rating 6.0Idle as Salubrious GatvoiceJones as Scientist Alien / Van Drivervoice
    • Monty Python Live (Mostly)2014IMDb rating 7.6Idle as Spanish Guitarist / First Yorkshireman / Noël Coward / Michelangelo / First Bruce / Graham aka Hamrag Yatlerot / Himself / First Poofy Judge / Arthur Nudge / Chris / Man in Pink / Mr. BunJones as Spanish Guitarist / Third Yorkshireman / Mrs. Blackitt / Mountie / Mr. Hilton / Himself / Pepperpot / First Penguin on Telly Pepperpot / Albatross Person / Pub customer / Cardinal Biggles / Abuser / Spam Waitress
    • Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)2010IMDb rating 7.1Idle as Baritonish / Stan / Loretta / Bob Dylan / BenJones as Workingman / Mexican / Mountie
    • Mr. Toad's Wild Ride1996IMDb rating 6.3Idle as RatJones as Toad
    • The Meaning of Life1983IMDb rating 7.5Idle as Gunther / Fish #3 / 'Meaning of Life' Singer / Mr. Moore / Mrs. Blackitt / Watson / Blackitt / Atkinson / Perkins / Victim #3 / Front End / Mrs. Hendy / Man in Pink / Noël Coward / Gaston / AngelaJones as Bert / Fish #6 / Mum / Priest / Biggs / Sergeant / Man with Bendy Arms / Mrs. Brown / Mr. Creosote / Maria / Leaf Father / Fiona Portland-Smythe
    • Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl1982IMDb rating 7.8Idle as MichelangeloJones as Fourth Barber
    • Life of Brian1979IMDb rating 8.0Idle as Mr. Cheeky / Stan aka Loretta / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer CrucifeeJones as Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
    • Monty Python and the Holy Grail1975IMDb rating 8.1Idle as Dead Collector / Peasant 1 / Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir Launcelot / First Swamp Castle Guard / Concorde / Roger the Shrubber / Brother MaynardJones as Dennis's Mother / Sir Bedevere / Left Head / Prince Herbert / Cartoon Scribevoice
    • And Now for Something Completely Different1971IMDb rating 7.5Idle as Prosecutor / Marriage Counselor / Arthur Nudge / Self-defence student #4 (interested in pointed sticks) / 'Hell's Grannies' analyst / Arthur Wilson / Arthur Wilson Two / Nightclub Emcee / Linkman / First General / Restaurant Manager / Lingerie Shop Owner / Accountant #1 (falling past the window) / Fairy Godmother / Rita Fairbanks / Simon Zinc Trumpet Harris / Mountie / Lady With CookbookJones as Stage Manager / Tobacconist / 2nd Hungarian Man / Squire / Self-defence student #3 / Tenant #1 / Flasher / Mouse Organist Ken Ewing / Fat Soldier / Waiter / Nude Organist / Brian / Nigel Incubator Jones
  • Terry Gilliam8 films together, 1971 to 2015
    Terry Gilliam's page
    • Absolutely Anything2015IMDb rating 6.0Idle as Salubrious GatvoiceGilliam as Nasty Alienvoice
    • Monty Python Live (Mostly)2014IMDb rating 7.6Idle as Spanish Guitarist / First Yorkshireman / Noël Coward / Michelangelo / First Bruce / Graham aka Hamrag Yatlerot / Himself / First Poofy Judge / Arthur Nudge / Chris / Man in Pink / Mr. BunGilliam as Spanish Dancer / Piano player / Pope's Servant / Mountie / Second Bruce / Constable Parrot / Himself / Pepperpot / Professor D.P. Gumby / Sir Norman Barry Castle / Cardinal Fang / I've got two legs singer
    • Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)2010IMDb rating 7.1Idle as Baritonish / Stan / Loretta / Bob Dylan / BenGilliam as Not an Individual / Mexican / Mountie
    • The Meaning of Life1983IMDb rating 7.5Idle as Gunther / Fish #3 / 'Meaning of Life' Singer / Mr. Moore / Mrs. Blackitt / Watson / Blackitt / Atkinson / Perkins / Victim #3 / Front End / Mrs. Hendy / Man in Pink / Noël Coward / Gaston / AngelaGilliam as Window Washer / Fish #4 / Walters / Middle of the Film Announcer / M'Lady Joeline / Mr. Brown / Howard Katzenberg
    • Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl1982IMDb rating 7.8Idle as MichelangeloGilliam as Third Barber
    • Life of Brian1979IMDb rating 8.0Idle as Mr. Cheeky / Stan aka Loretta / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer CrucifeeGilliam as Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood & Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
    • Monty Python and the Holy Grail1975IMDb rating 8.1Idle as Dead Collector / Peasant 1 / Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir Launcelot / First Swamp Castle Guard / Concorde / Roger the Shrubber / Brother MaynardGilliam as Patsy / Green Knight / Old Man from Scene 24 (Bridgekeeper) / Sir Bors / Animator / Gorrilla Hand
    • And Now for Something Completely Different1971IMDb rating 7.5Idle as Prosecutor / Marriage Counselor / Arthur Nudge / Self-defence student #4 (interested in pointed sticks) / 'Hell's Grannies' analyst / Arthur Wilson / Arthur Wilson Two / Nightclub Emcee / Linkman / First General / Restaurant Manager / Lingerie Shop Owner / Accountant #1 (falling past the window) / Fairy Godmother / Rita Fairbanks / Simon Zinc Trumpet Harris / Mountie / Lady With CookbookGilliam as Self-Defence Nun / Flasher / Uncle Sam / Caterpillar Man / Sign Holder / Conrad Poohs
  • Carol Cleveland7 films together, 1971 to 2014
    Carol Cleveland's page
    • Monty Python Live (Mostly)2014IMDb rating 7.6Idle as Spanish Guitarist / First Yorkshireman / Noël Coward / Michelangelo / First Bruce / Graham aka Hamrag Yatlerot / Himself / First Poofy Judge / Arthur Nudge / Chris / Man in Pink / Mr. BunCleveland as Spanish Señorita / Virgin Mary / Best Girl / Punk Bruce / Mrs. Brown / Argument Secretary / Mrs. Bun / Herself
    • Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)2010IMDb rating 7.1Idle as Baritonish / Stan / Loretta / Bob Dylan / BenCleveland as Sheep Lady / Mexican / Bevis' Girlfriend
    • The Meaning of Life1983IMDb rating 7.5Idle as Gunther / Fish #3 / 'Meaning of Life' Singer / Mr. Moore / Mrs. Blackitt / Watson / Blackitt / Atkinson / Perkins / Victim #3 / Front End / Mrs. Hendy / Man in Pink / Noël Coward / Gaston / AngelaCleveland as Beefeater Waitress / Wife of Guest #1 / Leaf Mother / Leaf Daughter / Heaven Receptionist
    • Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl1982IMDb rating 7.8Idle as MichelangeloCleveland as Female Bruce
    • Life of Brian1979IMDb rating 8.0Idle as Mr. Cheeky / Stan aka Loretta / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer CrucifeeCleveland as Mrs. Gregory
    • Monty Python and the Holy Grail1975IMDb rating 8.1Idle as Dead Collector / Peasant 1 / Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir Launcelot / First Swamp Castle Guard / Concorde / Roger the Shrubber / Brother MaynardCleveland as Zoot / Dingo
    • And Now for Something Completely Different1971IMDb rating 7.5Idle as Prosecutor / Marriage Counselor / Arthur Nudge / Self-defence student #4 (interested in pointed sticks) / 'Hell's Grannies' analyst / Arthur Wilson / Arthur Wilson Two / Nightclub Emcee / Linkman / First General / Restaurant Manager / Lingerie Shop Owner / Accountant #1 (falling past the window) / Fairy Godmother / Rita Fairbanks / Simon Zinc Trumpet Harris / Mountie / Lady With CookbookCleveland as Dierdre Pewtey / Storyteller / Milkman Collector / Restaurant Patron #2 / Elsbeth
  • Graham Chapman7 films together, 1971 to 2014
    Graham Chapman's page
    • Monty Python Live (Mostly)2014IMDb rating 7.6Idle as Spanish Guitarist / First Yorkshireman / Noël Coward / Michelangelo / First Bruce / Graham aka Hamrag Yatlerot / Himself / First Poofy Judge / Arthur Nudge / Chris / Man in Pink / Mr. BunChapman as The Colonel / Professor R.J. Canning / Batley Townswoman / Abe Seagull / Hegel / Tony Bennett
    • The Meaning of Life1983IMDb rating 7.5Idle as Gunther / Fish #3 / 'Meaning of Life' Singer / Mr. Moore / Mrs. Blackitt / Watson / Blackitt / Atkinson / Perkins / Victim #3 / Front End / Mrs. Hendy / Man in Pink / Noël Coward / Gaston / AngelaChapman as Chairman / Fish #1 / Doctor / Harry Blackitt / Wymer / Hordern / General / Coles / Narrator #2 / Dr. Livingstone / Transvestite / Eric / Guest #1 / Arthur Jarrett / Geoffrey / Tony Bennett
    • Yellowbeard1983IMDb rating 5.9Idle as Commander ClementChapman as Yellowbeard
    • Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl1982IMDb rating 7.8Idle as MichelangeloChapman as Second Barber
    • Life of Brian1979IMDb rating 8.0Idle as Mr. Cheeky / Stan aka Loretta / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer CrucifeeChapman as Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
    • Monty Python and the Holy Grail1975IMDb rating 8.1Idle as Dead Collector / Peasant 1 / Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir Launcelot / First Swamp Castle Guard / Concorde / Roger the Shrubber / Brother MaynardChapman as King Arthur / Voice of God / Middle Head / Hiccoughing Guard
    • And Now for Something Completely Different1971IMDb rating 7.5Idle as Prosecutor / Marriage Counselor / Arthur Nudge / Self-defence student #4 (interested in pointed sticks) / 'Hell's Grannies' analyst / Arthur Wilson / Arthur Wilson Two / Nightclub Emcee / Linkman / First General / Restaurant Manager / Lingerie Shop Owner / Accountant #1 (falling past the window) / Fairy Godmother / Rita Fairbanks / Simon Zinc Trumpet Harris / Mountie / Lady With CookbookChapman as Brother / Policeman / Defence attorney / British pedestrian / Mr. Harrison (Apricot) / The Colonel / 'Hell's Grannies' policeman / Jimmy Blankensop / Sir Edward Ross / Restaurant patron #1 / Letter Writer / Oliver St. John Mollusk / Mountie / Town Guild Lady
  • Terry JonesDirector, 5 films, 1975 to 2015
    All films by Terry Jones
    • Absolutely Anything2015IMDb rating 6.0Idle as Salubrious Gatvoice
    • Mr. Toad's Wild Ride1996IMDb rating 6.3Idle as Rat
    • The Meaning of Life1983IMDb rating 7.5Idle as Gunther / Fish #3 / 'Meaning of Life' Singer / Mr. Moore / Mrs. Blackitt / Watson / Blackitt / Atkinson / Perkins / Victim #3 / Front End / Mrs. Hendy / Man in Pink / Noël Coward / Gaston / Angela
    • Life of Brian1979IMDb rating 8.0Idle as Mr. Cheeky / Stan aka Loretta / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
    • Monty Python and the Holy Grail1975IMDb rating 8.1Idle as Dead Collector / Peasant 1 / Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir Launcelot / First Swamp Castle Guard / Concorde / Roger the Shrubber / Brother Maynard
  • Terry GilliamDirector, 3 films, 1975 to 1988
    All films by Terry Gilliam
    • The Adventures of Baron Munchausen1988IMDb rating 7.1Idle as Desmond / Berthold
    • The Meaning of Life1983IMDb rating 7.5Idle as Gunther / Fish #3 / 'Meaning of Life' Singer / Mr. Moore / Mrs. Blackitt / Watson / Blackitt / Atkinson / Perkins / Victim #3 / Front End / Mrs. Hendy / Man in Pink / Noël Coward / Gaston / Angela
    • Monty Python and the Holy Grail1975IMDb rating 8.1Idle as Dead Collector / Peasant 1 / Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir Launcelot / First Swamp Castle Guard / Concorde / Roger the Shrubber / Brother Maynard
  • Ian MacNaughtonDirector, 2 films, 1971 to 1982
    All films by Ian MacNaughton
    • Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl1982IMDb rating 7.8Idle as Michelangelo
    • And Now for Something Completely Different1971IMDb rating 7.5Idle as Prosecutor / Marriage Counselor / Arthur Nudge / Self-defence student #4 (interested in pointed sticks) / 'Hell's Grannies' analyst / Arthur Wilson / Arthur Wilson Two / Nightclub Emcee / Linkman / First General / Restaurant Manager / Lingerie Shop Owner / Accountant #1 (falling past the window) / Fairy Godmother / Rita Fairbanks / Simon Zinc Trumpet Harris / Mountie / Lady With Cookbook

Box office

What Eric Idle's films earned in cinemas worldwide.

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Combined worldwide box office

$1.6 billion

23 of the 36 films have a worldwide figure.

Of the 36 films: 23 worldwide figure; 8 never in cinemas; 5 figure not found.

  • 23Worldwide figure
  • 8Never in cinemas
  • 5Figure not found

Top grosser

Shrek the Third2007as Merlin (voice)$808 million

Highest grossing

The eight biggest films earned 95% of the total. The bars are drawn to scale.

  1. 1
    Shrek the Third2007as Merlin (voice)
    $808M50.7% of the total
  2. 2
    Casper1995as Paul 'Dibbs' Plutzker
    $288M18.0% of the total
  3. 3
    102 Dalmatians2000as Waddlesworth (voice)
    $184M11.5% of the total
  4. 4
    South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut1999as Dr. Vosknocker (voice)
    $83M5.2% of the total
  5. 5
    National Lampoon's European Vacation1985as The Bike Rider
    $49M3.1% of the total
  6. 6
    The Meaning of Life1983as Gunther / Fish #3 / 'Meaning of Life' Singer / Mr. Moore / Mrs. Blackitt / Watson / Blackitt / Atkinson / Perkins / Victim #3 / Front End / Mrs. Hendy / Man in Pink / Noël Coward / Gaston / Angela
    $43M2.7% of the total
  7. 7
    Quest for Camelot1998as Devon (voice)
    $38M2.4% of the total
  8. 8
    Ella Enchanted2004as Narrator
    $27M1.7% of the total
Life of Brian (1979), $20.8 millionNuns on the Run (1990), $11.0 millionDudley Do-Right (1999), $10.0 millionThe Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988), $8.1 millionAbsolutely Anything (2015), $6.3 millionMonty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), $5.8 millionYellowbeard (1983), $4.3 millionSplitting Heirs (1993), $3.2 millionMr. Toad's Wild Ride (1996), $2.3 millionMom and Dad Save the World (1992), $2.0 millionDelgo (2008), $915,840Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982), $327,958Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie (1998), $113,484An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn (1997), $45,779And Now for Something Completely Different (1971), $7,000

$75.2 millionfrom the other 15 films with a worldwide figure, 5% of the total

Awards

One award and honor.

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Eric Idle's awards and nominations, grouped by award
YearAwardFilmResult
Other honors
2001European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement AwardWon

Online

Official profiles and reference pages.

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